TM AUTOMATION KIT User’s Manual mysmartblinds.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 6 ABOUT MYSMARTBLINDS 9 BLINDS IDENTIFIER 10 PARTS IDENTIFIER 12 ROD RETENTION TYPES 13 INSTALLATION 14 USING THE APP 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 37 LIMITED WARRANTY 40
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Read all warnings and instructions prior to installing the MySmartBlinds automation kit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or serious personal injury. CAUTION Do not use the MySmartBlinds automation kit for anything other than its intended use. Any usage of any part of this kit outside of its intended purpose is not covered by the warranty.
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
BLINDS IDENTIFIER Tilt mechanism Tilt rod Barrel Headrail Slats 10 11
PARTS IDENTIFIER ROD RETENTION TYPES Version A: Rod pin Motor box (A) Motor box bracket (B) Version B: End brackets Manual switch C-clip (C) Manual switch (D) Version C: Crimps Battery pack (E) Rod adapters (F) 12 Cable clips (G) 4x Rubber tubing (H) 13
INSTALLATION device on your rod, according to the images on page 10: 1 Removing Existing Blinds 1. Pull your blind’s cord to raise the slats. 2. Carefully remove any valances or trim placed over your blinds (Fig. 1.1). Fig. 1.1 3. If your blinds use a tilt wand, remove the wand by sliding it out from the hook, and set aside (Fig. 1.2). 4. Unclip the brackets at the ends of the headrail (Fig. 1.3), and pull the headrail out from the brackets. 5.
Version C—Crimps: Bend the headrail gently away from the tilt mechanism, and remove the tilt mechanism, sliding it off the end of the tilt rod (Fig. 1.7). Slide the tilt rod out from the barrels, removing it from the headrail (Fig. 1.5). 6. If your blinds use strings to tilt the slats, you may need to remove the tassels on the ends of the strings in order to remove the tilt mechanism. Untie the knot inside of the tassels, slide the tassels off of the string, and set the tassels aside.
the center of the C-clip to flatten it, and slide the clip underneath the manual switch until the clip locks in place (Fig. 2.3). Fig. 2.3 NOTE HARDWARE PLACEMENT: For the following installation instructions, refer to Figures 2.4 and 2.5 to determine the best hardware placement and installation method for your set of blinds. Spread out the hardware as much as your headrail will allow in order to avoid kinking the cables. 4.
7. If you are installing a MySmartBlinds solar panel (sold separately), connect the solar panel cable to the black connector on the motor box’s left side (Fig. 2.9). motor box into the bracket until it locks in place (Fig. 2.11). b. Fig. 2.9 8. Pry open the headrail gently, using your thumb to push against the back edge of the headrail and your other fingers to push against the front edge. With the other Fig. 2.
CAUTION PINCHED CORDS: Ensure that the motor box does not pinch any cords from your blinds. Pinched blinds cords may prevent you from raising and lowering your blinds. Position the cords so that they aren’t pinched beneath the motor box bracket’s legs (Fig. 2.12a). Move the cords to either the outside edge of the motor box bracket or the middle indented plane of the motor box (Fig. 2.12b). Fig. 2.13 10.
CAUTION NOTE TILT ROD: Ensure that the rod adapter can easily slide over the entire tilt rod. Check for burrs or deformities along the tilt rod, and, if necessary, remove them with sand paper or a file. NOTE 12. Push the rod adapter into the motor box until it clicks in place (Fig. 2.15). 13. Continue to slide the rod through the rest of the barrels, and place the rubber tubing (H) over both ends of the rod (Fig. 2.16). 14. Turn the battery pack (E) switch to the ON position.
CAUTION STRING CUTTING: By cutting the string from your tilt mechanism, you will not be able to reinstall your original tilt mechanism. If you plan on replacing the original tilt mechanism at a later time, simply use another piece of string for Step 17. 18. If applicable, replace the valance or trim over your headrail. Fig. 2.20 NOTE Fig. 2.18 17. If your blinds use tilt cords, cut one string from the tilt mechanism (Fig. 2.17), and tie a small overhand loop knot (Fig. 2.18).
USING THE APP 2 Adding New Rooms and Blinds 1 Setting Up the App 1. From the home page, tap ADD NEW ROOM, and enter a name for your room. 1. Download the MySmartBlinds app to your smart device from either the App Store or Google Play, and open the app. 2. Select SET UP NEW BLINDS, and follow the prompts on the screen. 2. Select SIGN UP, and follow the prompts on the screen to create an account. 3.
ROOM to adjust the Smart Open and Smart Close positions and to create schedules for the room. You can also adjust smart positions and add schedules at a later time from the room’s main page (Fig. 6). 6. Select FINISH. NOTE CALIBRATION: If you need to recalibrate your blind, from the room main page, tap on the blind name. If the app detects paired but uncalibrated blinds, you will be prompted to calibrate the blinds. NOTE ROOM ASSIGNMENT: Blinds cannot be assigned to more than one room.
5. From the main schedule page (Fig. 3.2), tap on an event to edit its contents. 4. Use the sliders to adjust the smart positions (Fig. 4), and then select SAVE. 6. To turn an event on or off, from the main schedule page, select the event’s switch button. To access the option to delete the event, tap EDIT or swipe left on the event. 5 Charging the Battery Fig. 3.2 4 Using Smart Positions 1. To open all blinds connected to your device, from the home page, tap the uppermost OPEN-BLINDS ICON.
5 Home Page 6 Room Main Page Tap the MENU BUTTON to access settings, help, feedback, and more. Tap EDIT to edit or delete rooms. Tap the room name to view, schedule, add to, and control the blinds in that room. Closes all blinds in this room. Opens all blinds in this room. Select the CHECK MARKS next to the blinds you want to manually control. Tap on a blind’s name to access its advanced settings, including firmware upgrades and calibration. Drag the SCROLLER for more fine-tuned positioning.
TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Settings Page App version. Tap to sign out of your account. Tap to reset your account and delete all of your rooms, blinds, schedules, and settings. Tap to change the password on your account. Tap to reset all help dialog boxes that appear in the app. I can’t remove my existing blinds: If you’re having trouble opening the brackets that hold your blinds, you may need to use a scraper or screwdriver to help gently pry the brackets open or remove any excess paint keeping them shut.
However, some headrails may still be too shallow to properly fit both the motor box and motor box bracket. Try inserting the bracket separately from the motor box and sliding the motor box into the bracket (Fig. 2.11 on page 19); otherwise, you may need to insert the motor box without the bracket. The app cannot find or connect to my installed blinds: Turn the Bluetooth off and back on again on your device, and restart the app.
LIMITED WARRANTY Limited One-Year Warranty on Hardware MySmartBlinds offers a limited one-year warranty on the hardware components of its blinds kit. If a defect in the hardware, or any component thereof, appears at any time during the first year after purchase, MySmartBlinds will repair or replace (at its option) the kit or the defective component at no cost to you beyond the cost of shipping the defective item to us. Who Makes This Warranty This warranty is made by MySmartBlinds, Inc.
Exceptions and Exclusions Limitation of Liability This warranty does not include damage or defects resulting from misuse, accident, failure to maintain, or any other causes following your purchase of the product. THE SOLE REMEDIES AFFORDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR, IF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS NOT COMMERCIALLY PRACTICABLE OR CANNOT BE TIMELY MADE, A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.
